Kyara/Kinam electric burner/heater

[Obada]

Sooo I made this thread to sum up all kind of heaters and burners available chinese or japanese to have an overview or reference thread for anyone looking for a new heater (I didnt include subitisms, these are easier to get from some vendors or selfmade).

1. KODUTO: Kohgen Shoyeido Grandawood Japan incense
PROS: Portable/battery (good for travel), cheap, heating part is replacable if it breaks, adjustable temp.
CONS: Prices vary (Japan obviously cheaper) (more than double the price at Grandawood), Turns off after 3min, has a plastic smell, you need round micas

2. Nippon Kodo SIZURO: Kohgen Nippon Kodo
PROS: Portable, mid-price range, chargeable
CONS: adjust temperature in 5 steps(no precise control), nowhere to buy (sold out), needs round mica plates, temp. range 190-250c
can be used for hour and half, 30minX 3 times (safety off kick in once it reach 30min of continues use)

3. KODACHI: Shoyeido Japanese website
PROS: Portable, temp. control
CONS: Needs power supply

4. HIINA/Hi-ina: Shoyeido Grandawood Kohgen
PROS: Portable, cheapest?
CONS: Needs coal, no temp. control

5. Kangiiten × YouYuan Heater: Kangiiten
PROS: Ceramic surface, Kit includes shin kyara, good temp. control, amazing price especially because you can order some sandalwood or other shin kyara colors from the same website for small money and you have all at one place.
CONS: Not portable/handy, Not for travel
Aliexpress heater: similar design for less money

6. Kangiiten Portable Heater: Kangiiten
PROS: Portable (good for travel or car), cheap, incl. some shin kyara, chargeable with usb
CONS: Bad temp. control, no accessories (tweezer, metal tray etc.)

7. YuLanXiang Magnolia heater: Aliexpress short version Aliexpress long version
PROS: Portable/handy, excellent temp. control, good LED display position, usb charger, no mica needed
CONS: Expensive

8. QiJiaXin heater: Aliexpress
PROS: Portable/handy, excellent temp. control, no mica neede
CONS: Expensive, Temp. LED is on the bottom, No usb charger

9. Aluminum heater: Aliexpress
PROS: Portable/handy, temp. control?, no mica needed, good LED display position
CONS:

10.


If you have anything to add, just write it down and I will adjust the list

 

[Faris]

First of all I dont own any of the 3 to compare in real life and practice.

Its hard to tell as these are like the top 3 heaters available right now. Its tiny differences and preferences that you choose from. I would say, if your friend finds an incense shop and he has one of them for a cheaper price, grab it. You will be happy with any.
Nr.7 has the temp display on the side so you can always see and change it. It also heats up faster? From what I heard
Nr.8 has the temp control and "display" on the bottom so you have to lift it every time you want to change the temperature without turning it to the side and spilling your woods/kyara on the table.
Nr.9 is also a favorite but I dont know if it is widely available like the other 2 because its not from a specific brand?

Duly noted brother, thank you 🤝
Nr.9 has a nice design & perhaps a matte finish👌

 

[Obada]

Shoyeido released a brand new heater
Usb-C charge port
Heating surface is not ceramic/ Needs mica
110°c to 210°c

 

[The Scent Guru]

The Kangiiten heater is convenient and a lovely product. However, the battery powered YouYuan heater is a bit different. The temperature control is digital and the heating surface is flat, white ceramic. There are several models of heaters in Taiwan and China, but I think this one is the best of the group. I am still hopeful for stronger ceramic heating technology soon so that they will be more suitable for fumigating large spaces. This one is made to be passed around and cupped with a hand during the kodo session.

Here is a photo from AliExpress:View attachment 32926

This is the one I have

 

[YusaAromatics]

Get the Kioka and be done !

 

[Olfactory Nomad]

Shoyeido released a brand new heater
Usb-C charge port
Heating surface is not ceramic/ Needs mica
110°c to 210°c
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Nice! Any idea on cost?

 

[Obada]

Nice! Any idea on cost?

30000¥ = around 200$ pretty pricy😬

 

[Olfactory Nomad]

30000¥ = around 200$ pretty pricy😬

Actually that's not bad. Some can go up to $400.

 

[Obada]

Actually that's not bad. Some can go up to $400.

I mean its a plastic heater with no ceramic surface. I would either get Kioka if you want smth with Mica and its cheaper
Or just pay a bit extra and get the Magnolia heater for around 300$+ which is higher quality
Or the aluminium one which is high praised by some members for its good heat control and ceramic surface

 

[Olfactory Nomad]

Think I'm going to take the plunge with this one. Any last minute bits of advice? Does it reach a suitable temp?

Metal Electronic Incense Burner Portable Travel Eaglewood Fragrant Pill Insence Burner - AliExpress 15

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[Ahmaoud]

I'll need to read these comparisons again but I picked up this one from Kangiiten and really loving it! Haven't used it for wild kyara yet, but for the cultivated stuff, I'm getting great enjoyment with the heat at 90 degrees still, and the timer feature is pretty handy! Can't recommend it more! It has an analog dial to move through the temperatures, perhaps getting to temp takes a bit of time but very sturdy design, no complaints as of yet!

 

[Olfactory Nomad]

I'll need to read these comparisons again but I picked up this one from Kangiiten and really loving it! Haven't used it for wild kyara yet, but for the cultivated stuff, I'm getting great enjoyment with the heat at 90 degrees still, and the timer feature is pretty handy! Can't recommend it more! It has an analog dial to move through the temperatures, perhaps getting to temp takes a bit of time but very sturdy design, no complaints as of yet!

Thanks for your input mate. Sometimes too many choices does my head in lol.

 

[Olfactory Nomad]

I'll need to read these comparisons again but I picked up this one from Kangiiten and really loving it! Haven't used it for wild kyara yet, but for the cultivated stuff, I'm getting great enjoyment with the heat at 90 degrees still, and the timer feature is pretty handy! Can't recommend it more! It has an analog dial to move through the temperatures, perhaps getting to temp takes a bit of time but very sturdy design, no complaints as of yet!

For the short term I've found a little ceramic one from AliExpress that'll do until I figure out which proper one to buy. I actually think I'm now going to go for the Chinese YouYuan style.

 

[Olfactory Nomad]

Anyone know what this one is? This is screenshotted from an Ensar Oud video.

 

[Faris]

Get the Kioka and be done !

Hello brother Yusa 🤝
By Kioka I hope you mean this. Is this Kyara heater or subtism?

 

[Tauhid Shaikh]

Hello brother Yusa 🤝
By Kioka I hope you mean this. Is this Kyara heater or subtism?

That’s a Kyara heater

 

[Faris]

That’s a Kyara heater

Is that the best one to choose if we ignore the price?

 

[McOudtrade]

Is that the best one to choose if we ignore the price?

It's actually on the cheaper side but it's very good

 

[Faris]

It's actually on the cheaper side but it's very good

It’s at 150$ after 10%
Fair price or could get it for less?

 

[McOudtrade]

It’s at 150$ after 10%
Fair price or could get it for less?

I mean the other heaters are $400, I still use mine

 

[iori]

It’s at 150$ after 10%
Fair price or could get it for less?

you can get it from here also, its getting discontinued.

[Yamadamatsu Online Shop]

In general every heater have its pros and cons like shavings better on one while pieces better on the other, i still love Chinese/Taiwanese temperature control.